I have photos of how my order arrived ,they should check the bottles before putting them in the cardboard cover ,it smells as you describe it

Don’t get me wrong, your not going to like the first spray, the initial scent doesn’t smell good... but what can I say, it grew on me. Very peppery and settles down nicely. Defiantly a masculine scent in my opinion. Casual, confident and rugged.

.the fragrance is so good, I might buy this one

I gave this a small spray when opening the mail last night to see what it smells like. A little while later when my business partner walked in the door I found myself apologizing extensively because of the overpowering smell of the cologne. It's not the most awful smell in the world, but it certainly smells cheap and like something that someone with no taste would wear. Sad to have wasted another $15 on some garbage in slick packaging. Beware of the lesser-known brands, stay the course with household names and you're likely to get better quality fragrances.

gave this one to my beloved. smells amazing on him.

This one was terrible. It smells like a definite grandma perfume!(no offense) but this one is bad.

This smells very fresh and wood with a bit of bite with the pepper. A good evening fragrance for someone who favors florals for the day or a daily fragrance for someone who has a more edgy style. Easily unisex. Good fall winter scent.

I did like the scent-a little strong, but will still use it. It does align with my personal preferences. I do not like floral scents at all. I prefer scents with musky, vanilla, and spicy undertones. Thank you so much!!

Please my product was damaged it was completely broken and I emailed you guys I haven’t gotten an answer

I could still smell this even after having showered. Not the scent for me.

Love it !!! Want more

There is a lot of black pepper notes but very woody. It does settle to be a little less pungent but not my style

Smells like a 70 year old woman, catches in your throat, literally have no idea why I was sent this is nothing like what I’ve received before it’s genuinely terrible.

I love spices and musk, but my favorite is Patchouli

The scent I would say favors a more masculine one. To be honest that is fine for me since I do like more masculine smells over sweet girly ones.

I made the grave mistake of not sampling this before just spraying it at work and it literallu cleared the building. Very resounding NO. Zero stars, would not recommend.

Very masculine. Would not recommend for a woman. It doesn't smell bad, just not for a lady. Both scents I chose this month were for men. Stop passing things off as unisex if they are not!!!! It's REALLY making me consider cancelling my subscription.

didn't like this one too much

Very pleasant scent. Not overpowering and very balanced. Long lasting and pleasant heart notes.

Really love smelling this on me, one of my favorites I’ve gotten and perfect for any season and any reason, only issue I’ve had is that it doesn’t last very long on my skin but on clothing I get a good 6 hours. The vetiver and citrus combo is masculine but not old mannish, couldn’t imagine anyone hating this

Second bottle very pleasant smell

Na

Was so wonderful and very exciting to be able tell my friends about this

Too strong of a smell

The sent is amazing considering buying the actual bottle

I do like some earthy scents....but this one... just not my cup of tea.

The pepper notes were very overpowering. I did not care for this scent at all

Husband loved! Unique and masculine.

A little too much like black pepper

I love vetiver and geranium - especially together, but the grapefruit and pepper block out the geranium to my nose. Given that I wanted to try this out because of the geranium and vetiver combination, this was a disappointment for me. In general, though, I do like it. It's a bit too masculine for my tastes (again, I hoped the geranium would soften the more masculine notes), but this isn't something I'd ever purchase as a big bottle.

Smelt like I gave myself a bath in patchouli 😂

Was okay. Smells like leather which I liked but also a little generic

Super delicious fragrance that lingers! Tropical and fresh, a must-have. I love it so much I’m going to buy a full size of this one!

Nice balance between patchouli and green fresh notes

This was mostly what I thought it was going to be. I liked it, but my husband did not. He immediately said something about smelling like essential oils. We all know people who smell like overpowering essential oils, they walk in front of you in the store, and leave this lingering scent. I will probably wear this, but it won't be in my favorites.

my favorite so far

This is fine. It's good, it's nice, it's a bit more on the masculine end. It straddles the line okay, but isn't something I would generally wear. My mom adores it, but she is a woody, green, citrusy kinda gal whereas I tend to gravitate more toward florals. The overall effect of this fragrance is fresh albeit a bit heavy, nice and woody, a bit hippie dippy. I can imagine myself at Byron Bay Blues Fest wearing this and a sarong.

Too strong of masculine pipe tobacco

This smells like the the moss on the shadow box displays in old museums...of ghosts of old sad teachers with curly wigs and floral print dresses. I wore this, my boyfriend left me & my husband on the side took the kids. Horrible horrible fragrance. There is not a sane woman (or man) on this planet that wants to smell like this bottle of chewed up grass. If I could give it a negative rating, I would. Gross

Goes on a little green but levels out to a slightly sweet musk scent. Warm and smokey but not in a cloying way. Top of my list.

I enjoy the strength that comes from this fragrance

I usually wear gourmand scents and this was a very nice change.

smelled like big spray and my grandma mixed together🤢

Nnice not

it just smells elegant

Like walking into a humidor; heady, sweet tobacco balanced with a woody scent. Love

The pachouli doesn't mix well with the rest of the components.

It’s not the worst scent I’ve ever smelled but is definitely too spicy and peppery for my liking. The patchouli and black pepper really overtake all of the other notes

Got that for my boyfriend and he said it had an “old man” scent. So I guess if you’re older it’s great for you?

great

reminds me of my great grandmothers vanity. a little better after it settles.

no

Good smell

It smelled like a cherry car refresher

I like the depth of fragrance,stays fresh a long time on my skin.....lightly sexy.

Too strong

I appreciated the lasting power of this fragrance, but the black pepper essence of this scent is overwhelming, and the only noticeable layer.

I dont like the smell at all!

Smelled so manly and intense

It is unique, smells on the musky side but its light.. i think itd be nice for a night out or outdoors adventures

And interesting scent, complex in tone but bordered on being a little too chemically or cleaning product in overtone. It has a subtle sweetness that strengthened over time, so I actually liked the initial spritz less than after an hour or so.

It smelled quite masculine and heavy like a winter fragrance, and I'm not a fan of heavy fragrances.

I loved the scent it was great even my fiance loved it he wore it more than I did

I love the scent so much I ordered an extra one! It’s def a woodsy unisex scent that may not be for everyone but works fabulously for me! (More on the masculine side but I personally love that!)

Straightforward, clean, definitely more of a unisex scent, this'll be great for summer. Strong but not overpowering, with good longevity and a lovely drydown. Guaranteed to get me compliments.

This was very strong not a feminine fragrance

Amazing

Not my favorite, but it is ok.

This is a heavy silage evening type fragrance. The fruity grapefruit and geranium comes out. Not for the faint of heart. For me, just strong enough for a date night fragrance, not an office fragrance.

It seems all over the board with the reviews on this one. I definitely think it's just one of those fragrances that either "goes with you" or doesn't. I love it. And it lasts all day. It's worth a shot in my opinion. Looking to buy the full size soon!

I absolutely HATED this scent when i initially sprayed it. But as it wore on, it got better and better! I have terrible pheromones, and I gravitate towards “green scents”, but this lasts ALL day & night! If you want a unique scent that lasts, this is it!

A bit strong and Masculin

Definitely grassy, vetiver stands out, I quite like it but can understand how it would be an acquired taste.

This is a wonderful, green vetiver scent. I really liked it a lot, just not on me. I gave it to my roommate, who also loves perfume/cologne and who appreciates it properly.

The fragrance smelled like my grandmother’s old perfume that’s been sitting unused for years. :-(

I don't remember adding it to my queue. It came without a card telling me what it was. Its very masculine.

This is a favorite of mine! Half a spray will last all day. I will get this as much as I can. I wish you had a powder to go along with the spray.

This scent was really overpowering. I wish i had read the reviews before i ordered. While it is a very strong, almost manly scent, it isn't bad. Just definitely not for me.

Very mature scent- reminded me of what a much older lady might wear... Very light fragrance, does not last long. I wouldn't want this again.

This is clearly a men’s type of scent which i didn’t realize when I picked it, but I like it for my boyfriend ☺️

This did not work for me at all. It smelled like mosquito repellent right out of the bottle and got worse after I had worn it a few hours. I tried to wash it off, but the scent lingered even after multiple scrubbings. 1 star for the tenacity of the scent though. If you like a scent that will stick around, you might like this!

Not my typical go to for scents but i like it. Its very woodsy, cedar and citrus and musky. Strong but a nice difference to my typical sporty scents. One of my kids said "it smells really good like our mop solution, i love it!" 😂 Then it burns another ones nose...however it was nice to try something different but I wont be purchasing this.

Vetiver is really all I get with this scent, and I have worn it to test it out over time. I happen to really like vetiver. It is a good unisex scent.

A bit too masculine for me, not warm, kind of a bitter spicy, but mixes well with the girlier fragrances. I never wear it alone, but mix it with something all the time. I definitely got the bug spray/cedar box smell from it.

Love this scent, but I tend to gravitate towards woody scents and less traditional female scents. This is a bit strong and has good staying power so try a little on your first wear and build from there. This scent reminds me of the hot sun and dried wood. It's a bit more masculine but I would not say it smells like cologne.

This was a little strong for my taste. I stick to florals but I enjoyed it when I went out at night. It’s not an everyday scent.

I totally love, love this perfume!!! I would get this every two months if i could!!

I really didn't like it. Too strong for me.

This scent starts kind of musky and then some of the citrus tones emerge followed by the pepper and wood smell. that seems almost a smoky wood scent. Once the scent has settled it smells outdoorsy and androgynous I could totally see my Mr. wearing this, but I'm not sure if I'll be sharing. It's a nice summery/fall scent. And the spicy scent lingers for a few hours (5-7)

Didn’t like this one. Smells like old lady

I was not impressed at all . It was way to strong and spicy. I didn't like it at all.

Was way to strong

NO....JUST NO!

I like strong scents with an undertone of citrus. This one is absolutely great, but when compared to the other citrus-based scents I have received, they all seem like cousins of each other. Overall, a fantastic date night, trendsetting scent but indistinguishable from the other date night, trendsetting scents with citrus.

Very strong and musky. Did not like this at all.

I liked this fragrance at first smell. As a woman looking for a less floral, "girly" sent, I was enticed right away. After wearing for a day, however, I wasn't sure I liked it as much. It's not super strong, and I know it's a gender neutral scent, but I think it felt a little more on the masculine side. I prefer it as an "everyday" scent that I only wear once in a while, not literally everyday.

I'm really enjoying this fragrance. It has a very clean, musky smell, though I think I like the top notes more than the finishing scent. A good cologne for early spring.

I love this scent. There's something about it that you just can't quite put your finger on. Kind of power meets sensual meets casual meets serious. I'll definitely be getting more when it's gone.

I like it but it wouldn’t be something I buy again

Almost pungent, didn't care for

I love strong scents - but this one was too masculine smelling...reminded me of a cheap aftershave...

It's woodsy but clean... my favorite kind of scent. Works well with my body chemistry. I am asked incessantly what I am wearing every time I wear it.

It is a rather pungent mint-grassy cologne. I did not care for it at all...

I have a very hard time with smells. Some give me instant migraines. I got this subscription for my son, so I wouldn’t have to smell Axe anymore. This scent is a good one. If you are scent sensitive, this is a very tolerable smell.

This reminded me of the musk perfume of the 80's. Just not for me.

While the scent profile does not work for me, I will say it was a long lasting fragrance it wasn't harsh when first applied. Unfortunately, it's just more going on in this fragrance than I was prepared for. This is exactly up my mother's alley, however. She loves Aromatics by Clinique so I am sure she will like this for her collection. I am going to give her my sample and if she likes it I will purchase a full sized bottle for her.

This stuff is terrible and not as described, it smells like aftershave

The scent did last but was a bit too strong. It triggered my allergies so could only wear it twice.

I love love LOVE this scent, reminds me of a more grown up version of a goth club, very dark but manageable. I kept smelling my scarf that I caught when spraying it on all day.

It may be a little soon to rate this as I'm still seeing if with my body chemistry I will end up liking it BUT right now it still smells akin to an older gentleman's after-shave. It's probably the vetiver that strikes me that way but I had hoped the citrus notes would be a little more noticable. As I wear it longer it does get a little more spicy instead of musky and harsh but I'm not completely sold on it.

Did not like this at all

This is what I wanted Citadelle to be, lush and mossy Vetiver and citrus. Probably not gonna get much wear until spring since it smells like a thunderstorm on a hot spring day, all petrichor and wet earth.

Not the fresh essence I was going for. Its spicy and flat. Probably something grandpa will wear.

I don't enjoy this fragrance at all.

This is much more masculine than I was anticipating. It reminds me of something an older man might wear. It's aggressive and heady and sharp. I really disliked this fragrance.

By far my favorite fragrance so far! I was about to give up as the last three scents I received I absolutely hated. Not this one, blends amazingly with my body chemistry. At first is goes on strong, but once it has an opportunity to settle, what your left with is simply amazing. Woodsy, with slight citrus notes. Love it, love it, love it!!!

Smells like an old man, I hate it. Not for me at all.

Smells like an old lady perfume. Not a fan

just not fan, smells soapy and chemical to me.

I ordered this (blind buy) couple weeks ago and luckily it didn't disappoint. I love the scent, its very manly ... though it reminds me of Tere D'Hermes coz its very similar, or more of a clone but that's what my olfactory sense is telling me. Others may have a different opinion about it. Overall this a cool fragrance for men.

My first order shipped promptly, and I'm in love with this subscription! This perfume is exotic, I loved the the woodsy notes blended with my chemistry. Very long lasting scent.

I liked the scent but the problem was it disappeared after a hour or two.

Holy noooooo. Don’t do it. It’s a trap. Unisex? Yeah if both sexes were dudes. My husband asked me why I smelled like a handsome lumberjack. It’s not a feminine scent. Not even slightly. It honestly smells like the stuff you put in the bottom of hamster cages. It’ll be gifted or sprayed on my husband because I literally can NOT.

I personally did not like this fragrance, I would not recommend this for a female at all. I thought it would be pleasant once it settled after spraying... I was wrong, it never faded into something nice. I suppose the grapefruit would have something to do with the smell reminding me of insect repellant. Not sweet at all, very woodsy.

I loved it. It made me feel like I was embraced in a bubble of woods and magic. Then the scent slowly starts to fade just a little and stays all day. I love it.❤❤❤

I love it. Goes on a bit sharp but quickly fades to a wonderful long lasting scent. For me it lasts at least 8hours with one spritz. My impression of the smell, sort of like a Christmas tree, fading out to a soft musk that is spicy but still sweet and not overpowering.

Omgosh love this one. It make me smile. I will be looking for more scents from Raw Spirit company.Please try to get Raw Spirit Wild fire.And you will have a very happy customers. I give this a 10 knocked it out of the park.

This scent is lovely- very unisex, but goes sweet on my skin. Reminds me of Christian Siriano's Silhuoette. It is spicy and at first I found it too manly, but as it settled it sweetened and is very elegant. A good everyday for the office, but also a nice evening fragrance. Lasted about 4 hours with one spray on my skin. Happy to see sustainably sourced fragrances on Scentbird!

I ordered this for my BF and it did not disappoint! Goes on a bit strong and I was really worried that it was a no go but after a few minutes it mellowed out and you can really smell the spiciness with a light grapefruit end...I like it! A bit more woody/natural than the current for men that have lots of Vetiver..which I love but they all end up smelling similar. Refreshing and sexy!